These partners are called heterotrophs, since they rely on the anammox bacteria — which are primary producers (or autotrophs), like plants capable of photosynthesis — to turn atmospheric carbon dioxide into organic carbon. (sciencedaily.com)
Under limiting conditions, bacteria and micro-heterotrophs benefited with inconsistent responses of larger heterotrophs. (news-oceanacidification-icc.org)
Waste - to - hydrogen conversion: We are exploring the feasibility of using hyperthermophilic heterotrophs to treat agricultural waste and produce hydrogen as a bioenergy product. (micro.umass.edu)